By Isett H.R. No. 36 76R4354 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 26, 1999, participants in the Leadership 1-2 Lubbock program will journey to the State Capitol, and their 1-3 presence in Austin affords the members of this chamber an 1-4 opportunity to recognize this organization's outstanding work; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1976, Leadership Lubbock has 1-6 trained men and women from every walk of life to effectively 1-7 identify and respond to the needs of their communities; the program 1-8 provides the opportunity to meet with business, civic, and 1-9 government leaders to discuss a variety of issues, and in doing so 1-10 participants learn more about the challenges and opportunities 1-11 facing Texas today; and 1-12 WHEREAS, While in Austin, members of the organization will 1-13 observe the Texas House of Representatives in session, tour the 1-14 historic grounds of the Capitol, and confer with members of their 1-15 legislative delegation, and the day's activities promise to be as 1-16 informative as they are enjoyable; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The interest of these citizens in the operation of 1-18 state government, and in particular the legislative process, merits 1-19 special recognition, as this type of commitment and dedication 1-20 forms the very backbone of the democratic process; now, therefore, 1-21 be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby recognize Leadership Lubbock as an outstanding 1-24 civic program and extend a warm welcome to its visiting members; 2-1 and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Leadership Lubbock as a commemoration of this occasion 2-4 and as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-5 Representatives.